dr.consulta

dr.consulta is a network of medical centers offering online appointments, exams, and check-ups with guaranteed responses.

dr.consulta provides a network of medical centers for scheduling online consultations and exams with guaranteed responses.

Carecode, a Brazilian healthcare startup backed by **a16z and QED**, deploys AI agents to streamline non-clinical tasks. The company focuses on automating appointment scheduling and confirmations, leveraging machine learning to improve operational efficiency in healthcare settings.

Dec 2024TechCrunchNews article

Gen-t, a Brazilian startup, collects genomic data from Brazil’s population to improve global biotech research. The company aims to address underrepresentation in genetic datasets, potentially accelerating medical discoveries. Genomic diversity from Latin America could offer new insights for drug development and precision medicine.

Sep 2022TechCrunchNews article

Brazil’s healthtech startups address critical gaps in healthcare access, quality, and cost. Entrepreneurs target systemic inequities affecting tens of millions amid inefficiencies across providers and patients. Investors increasingly back solutions mirroring fintech’s recent growth trajectory.

Oct 2018TechCrunchNews article

Dr Consulta leverages technology and a $100 million investment to improve healthcare access for underserved populations. The platform addresses gaps in medical diagnostics and treatment by reducing reliance on scarce doctors and lowering costs. Billions globally lack basic healthcare due to limited availability and prohibitive expenses when services are accessible.

Jun 2018TechCrunchNews article